Center for Counseling & Community Affairs, L.L.C. v. Department of Medical Assistance Services

By Judge Melvin R. Hughes, Jr.

This case is before the court under statutes that allow an aggrieved party to appeal and seek judicial review of a Virginia administrative agency decision. The Virginia Administrative Process Act (APA) governs such appeals. See Va. Code § 2.2-4026. The appellant, Civitas Health Services asserts that the agency involved, the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS), erred in its decision to reject a hearing officer’s determination that DMAS’ filing of a Case Summary was out of time because Civitas’ Motion of Appeal to the agency was timely. After…